Comments on: Bankrupt Iceland Flouts Treaty, Resumes International Trade in Endangered Fin Whale Meat http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/ News & commentary on sustainability, activism, urban planning, politics, and our world. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:54:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: sylvia http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-87164 sylvia Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:55:43 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/#comment-87164 This image is not of a Fin whale but much worse, it is of a highly endangered Bowhead whale. Is this really the image of a whale that is being sent to Japan for meat? In which case this is a serious break in the rules of the IWC and is outrageous! This image is not of a Fin whale but much worse, it is of a highly endangered Bowhead whale. Is this really the image of a whale that is being sent to Japan for meat? In which case this is a serious break in the rules of the IWC and is outrageous!

]]> By: Mark Seall http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-61246 Mark Seall Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:33:15 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/#comment-61246 You are right, those are not whales - that's an editorial error which is my fault. I've replaced the image - although that's also not a Fin Whale. But it is a whale. I'd also point out that the previous image is used also on Wikipedia's Whaling page - so we're not the only ones who make mistakes! You are right, those are not whales – that’s an editorial error which is my fault.

I’ve replaced the image – although that’s also not a Fin Whale. But it is a whale.

I’d also point out that the previous image is used also on Wikipedia’s Whaling page – so we’re not the only ones who make mistakes!

]]> By: Mako http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-61245 Mako Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:13:30 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/#comment-61245 The greed of the Icelandic people caused the collapse of their banking system. There are increasing protests,with low level violence, and now this. Ouch! The greed of the Icelandic people caused the collapse of their banking system. There are increasing protests,with low level violence, and now this. Ouch!

]]> By: sm hudson http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-61244 sm hudson Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:44:43 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/#comment-61244 I do agree that good journalism practice demands that a story's integrity should not be compromised with inaccurate image to content errors. That aside, the oceans' bounties and balances are a great challenge in our time. There is really not enough knowledge of marine aminal habitats and migration patterns to allow the dangers of overfishing any species. For those of us who are not vegetarian, it is perhaps time to focus more on sustainably and safely farmed seafood as well as humanely raised meat animals, combined with a reduction in our diet of the amount of meats of all kinds that we consume. I had a thought about the stampede of fear against imports of beef, pork, etc. that occasionally become tainted due to poor husbandry methods. Our oceans have been exposed to huge levels of abuse and considerable areas of toxic chemical invasion. Gee, those brussels sprouts are starting to look awfully good!!! I do agree that good journalism practice demands that a story’s integrity should not be compromised with inaccurate image to content errors. That aside, the oceans’ bounties and balances are a great challenge in our time. There is really not enough knowledge of marine aminal habitats and migration patterns to allow the dangers of overfishing any species. For those of us who are not vegetarian, it is perhaps time to focus more on sustainably and safely farmed seafood as well as humanely raised meat animals, combined with a reduction in our diet of the amount of meats of all kinds that we consume. I had a thought about the stampede of fear against imports of beef, pork, etc. that occasionally become tainted due to poor husbandry methods. Our oceans have been exposed to huge levels of abuse and considerable areas of toxic chemical invasion. Gee, those brussels sprouts are starting to look awfully good!!!

]]> By: Michael http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-61243 Michael Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:32:40 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/#comment-61243 I don't see why people who eat whales should be any more castigated than people who eat cows, especially the ones with the big brown eyes. OK, you can say that it is OK to eat animals that are bred for meat as opposed to animals in the wild. In that case, we should impose equal bans on eating rabbits, fish in general, venison, and anything else that runs free. If whales are endangered, there should be a blanket ban on hubting them and it must apply to everyone. This must be the same for any species that is endangered. No special cases for historic reasons or 'scientific' reasons (as per the Japanese). Just need someone to enforce it now. Tony Blair hasn't got much to do these days. George could help him soon. He's likely to have time on his hands. I don’t see why people who eat whales should be any more castigated than people who eat cows, especially the ones with the big brown eyes. OK, you can say that it is OK to eat animals that are bred for meat as opposed to animals in the wild. In that case, we should impose equal bans on eating rabbits, fish in general, venison, and anything else that runs free.
If whales are endangered, there should be a blanket ban on hubting them and it must apply to everyone. This must be the same for any species that is endangered. No special cases for historic reasons or ‘scientific’ reasons (as per the Japanese).
Just need someone to enforce it now. Tony Blair hasn’t got much to do these days. George could help him soon. He’s likely to have time on his hands.

]]> By: Anna http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-61242 Anna Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:21:49 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/#comment-61242 Who cares about the picture, let's focus on the issue! Some countries just don't care about endangered species and need drastic measures. I applaud Sea Sheperd for the action they undertake. Since shaming and blaming does not work with these nations, we need drastic measures. For the majority of nations their international reputation is important. For the few that don't care we need people that put their lives on the line to enforce treaties like CITES! Who cares about the picture, let’s focus on the issue! Some countries just don’t care about endangered species and need drastic measures. I applaud Sea Sheperd for the action they undertake. Since shaming and blaming does not work with these nations, we need drastic measures. For the majority of nations their international reputation is important. For the few that don’t care we need people that put their lives on the line to enforce treaties like CITES!

]]> By: Holli http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-61241 Holli Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:50:03 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/#comment-61241 The photo here shows Atlantic White-sided Dolphins in the Faroe Islands, which lies between Iceland and Ireland. Atlantic White-sided Dolphins have been hunted for food and blubber in the Faroe Islands for centuries. Although I don't support whaling, it is only fair that the photo have an accurate citation. The photo here shows Atlantic White-sided Dolphins in the Faroe Islands, which lies between Iceland and Ireland. Atlantic White-sided Dolphins have been hunted for food and blubber in the Faroe Islands for centuries. Although I don’t support whaling, it is only fair that the photo have an accurate citation.

]]> By: Toni http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-61240 Toni Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:43:44 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/12/10/bankrupted-iceland-resumes-international-trade-in-endangered-fin-whale-meat-despite-cites-treaty-and-the-international-whaling-commission/#comment-61240 People who eat Whales really do sicken me... People who eat Whales really do sicken me…

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